Average Rent in West Side, Newark, NJ

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Current Versus Historical West Side, Newark, NJ Rents

West Side rentals average $2,000 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,275, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $191 (12.08%) year-over-year from $1,584 to $1,775. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $356 (18.44%) year-over-year from $1,931 to $2,288. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $275 (-11.11%) year-over-year from $2,475 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-4.15%) year-over-year from $2,400 to $2,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.81% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$32.88	$1,775	$1,584 (12.08%)	$1,500 (18.33%)
2 BR	$37.81	$2,288	$1,931 (18.44%)	$2,017 (13.43%)
3 BR	$31.06	$2,200	$2,475 (-11.11%)	$2,124 (3.57%)
4+ BR	$22.50	$2,300	$2,400 (-4.15%)	$2,367 (-2.82%)

Historical Rents in West Side, Newark, NJ

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Top Cities Near West Side

There are a total of 17 cities nearby West Side. The average rent in West Side is currently $2,500 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Kearny, NJ, with an average rent of $2,175, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Side, Newark, NJ is Jersey City, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $4,551 per month.

Let's compare West Side, Newark, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Side, Newark, NJ are about 12.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.27% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near West Side, Newark, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$2,150	$2,175
Newark, NJ	$2,145	$2,000	$2,100	$2,300
Passaic, NJ	$1,900	$1,751	$2,375	$2,300
Garfield, NJ	$1,150	$1,800	$2,200	$2,300
East Orange, NJ	$2,050	$2,706	$2,100	$2,398
Elizabeth, NJ	$1,425	$1,800	$2,000	$2,475
Clifton, NJ	N/A	$1,890	$2,500	$2,500
Bayonne, NJ	$2,283	$2,444	$3,221	$2,550
Harrison, NJ	$2,522	$2,928	$3,592	$2,899
Jersey City, NJ	$3,831	$4,946	$6,614	$4,551

Top Neighborhoods Near West Side

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Fairmount, Lower Vailsburg, and Weequahic. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 total neighborhoods in or near West Side, Newark, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West Side, Newark, NJ is currently around $5,153 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $5,153. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Side's average rent, which is only $2,275. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Side, Fairmount has the most affordable average rent at $2,200 per month. Whereas, at $7,995 average rent per month, NoLita is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Side. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fairmount, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,575	$1,950	$2,200
Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ	$1,750	$1,550	$1,900	$2,300
Weequahic, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,495	$1,900	$2,300
Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ	$2,844	$3,463	$4,463	$3,276
Historic Downtown, Jersey City, NJ	$3,256	$3,558	$5,074	$4,358
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$3,408	$4,824	$7,741	$4,977
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,686	$6,075	$4,995
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,988	$5,684	$7,600	$5,015
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,307	$5,261	$7,064	$5,053
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,496	$7,328	$5,067
The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ	$4,099	$5,281	$7,545	$5,131
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,138	$5,400	$7,895	$5,250
Civic Center, New York, NY	$5,300	$5,125	$7,250	$5,275
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,295	$11,500	$5,295
Two Bridges, New York, NY	$4,113	$5,200	$8,750	$5,398
West Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$5,500	$6,995	$5,500
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,600	$9,300	$5,500
Battery Park City, New York, NY	$4,400	$5,343	$7,780	$5,750
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,799	$5,495	$5,780
East Village, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,465	$5,995	$5,800
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY	$3,050	$3,875	$6,000	$5,850
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,195	$14,250	$5,850
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,450	$6,195	$9,541	$5,995
DUMBO, New York, NY	$4,134	$5,257	$8,950	$6,221
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,700	$7,150	$9,200	$6,300
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,671	$6,025	$8,506	$6,389
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,250	$6,600	$10,700	$7,195
Little Italy, New York, NY	$4,100	$3,800	$4,995	$7,295
Tribeca, New York, NY	$5,990	$6,798	$8,573	$7,500
NoLita, New York, NY	$12,800	$4,995	$7,895	$7,995

Top Counties Near West Side

There are a total of 4 counties located by West Side, Newark, NJ. Some of these counties include Essex, NJ, Union, NJ, and Hudson, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,493. That's roughly around $57 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Essex, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,575. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,295, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by West Side, Newark, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Side, Newark, NJ is 83.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Side, Newark, NJ is 73.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Essex, NJ	$2,059	$2,200	$2,600	$2,575
Union, NJ	$1,700	$2,827	$2,900	$2,877
Hudson, NJ	$3,703	$4,498	$4,990	$4,110
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,045	$5,190	$7,153	$5,295

Top Zipcodes Near West Side

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near West Side, Newark, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,000. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07111, Essex County, NJ at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,300 per month is 10282, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,775. That's at least $95 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West Side, Newark, NJ is $5,000 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,640 per month. Which comes out to $88 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in West Side, Newark, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
07111, Essex County, NJ	$1,249	$1,600	$2,000	$2,100
07107, Newark, NJ	N/A	$1,600	$2,000	$2,200
07029, Harrison, NJ	$2,522	$2,928	$3,587	$2,898
07032, Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,700	$2,150	$2,175
07002, Bayonne, NJ	$2,283	$2,444	$3,221	$2,550
07305, Jersey City, NJ	$2,293	$3,897	$2,500	$2,553
07302, Jersey City, NJ	$4,091	$5,286	$7,594	$5,141
10282, New York, NY	$5,100	$6,965	$10,700	$9,300
10280, New York, NY	$4,250	$5,265	$7,125	$5,398
10006, New York, NY	$3,877	$5,000	$6,408	$5,001

Frequently Asked Questions - West Side Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Side, Newark, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for West Side, Newark, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $2,275. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West Side, Newark, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in West Side, Newark, NJ.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in West Side, Newark, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $32.88. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Side.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in West Side, Newark, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,275 and an average price per square feet of $37.81. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Side.

How have rent prices in West Side, Newark, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in West Side, Newark, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in West Side, Newark, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in West Side, Newark, NJ is around $1,820/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.